PRESCOTT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

415 West Gurley Street

Prescott, Arizona 86301

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $58,000 

Grade: 20

This position will remain open until filled  

Under the direction of the IT Director & Capital Projects Manager, the Physical Plant Supervisor will plan, manage and coordinate the full range of physical plant services for the four-acre museum campus comprised of 10 exhibit buildings, two support buildings, a research center, four commercial /residential rental buildings, and extensive ornamental and historic grounds and gardens.

• Plans and directs, in coordination with supervisor, the operations and maintenance of the physical plant and equipment; plans and supervises a grounds and gardens manager, two custodians and volunteers all maintenance, repair, restoration and as directed, construction for the facility; set work schedules and hours to ensure coverage for a seven day week operation, approves/disproves work; evaluates employee performance

• Assists the IT Director in IT related work orders for staff computers, copy machine, phone system, internet system, Library and Archives Local Area Network; acts as back-up for IT needs on campus when the IT director is off-campus. Current knowledge of Extreme Network equipment, Cisco Switches, and IP Telephone technology is preferred

• Will oversee and assist in the management of the operations of the physical plant, all buildings and operational systems, including Fire Suppression, Alarm System, Sewer System, Plumbing and HVAC systems. Knowledge of management, maintenance and problem solving all these systems and utilities is required

• Prepares cost estimates for maintenance projects; works with Capital Projects Manager on the construction of new exhibits; orders materials and services; under supervision or supervises the performs the fabrication, installation and maintenance of museum exhibits; works with capital projects and museum's curatorial staff and art/graphics consultants in completion of exhibits

• Maintains records such as purchase orders, contractor bids, proposals, maintenance and repair, warranties, permits, inspection and testing reports, risk management claims, accident reports and other work related records

• Coordinates with other agency personnel to determine physical requirements for museum events, meetings, programs, lectures, and performances; directs the setup and arrangements for these activities

• Plans and develops annual plans relating to the operation and maintenance of the physical plant, including deferred maintenance projects

• Attends and participates in staff, department head and exhibit meetings; provides information for planning and problem solving purposes

• Plans, performs and assigns preventative maintenance and repairs on museum buildings and structures and utility service systems

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge:

• Departmental and facility organizational functions; methods and techniques of supervision and management

• Methods and practices of preventative maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction

• Knowledge of current IT systems, computers, internet, phones, alarms and fire systems

• Budget preparation and control; costing, estimating; purchasing

• Local and national licensing and building code requirements

• Structural components of buildings and other facilities

• Utility service systems and security systems

• Exhibit design, construction and installation

• Administrative methods and practices

• Safety practices and procedures

Skills:

• Use of tools, equipment and materials commonly used by maintenance and construction craftsmen to perform work in a variety of trades, e.g. electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, masonry, and heating and cooling

• Demonstrate the use of such tools, equipment and materials' read blueprints, sketches and schematics'

• Techniques and practices relating to the design, construction and installation of museum exhibits

• Apply methods and practices of preventive maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction

• Communicate effectively, orally and in written form

• Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise

Ability:

• Mental capacity to comprehend, analyze and resolve complex repair and construction issues and fire/security and utility and internet/phone systems

• Physical strength and fitness

• Organization and planning

• Mechanical aptitude

• Communications

• Leadership

• Creativity

• Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) may be substituted

• One year of experience equivalent to a Physical Plant Supervisor I

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan

• Sick leave

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)

• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

• If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brian Westerberg at brian.westerberg@azdoa.gov for assistance